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en12 Days of Christmas at Albemarle CiderWorks [2018]https://www.albemarleciderworks.com/12daysofchristmas
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden view-mode-rss"><div class="field-items"><figure class="clearfix field-item even" rel="og:image rdfs:seeAlso" resource="https://www.albemarleciderworks.com/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/field/image/ChristmasPromotion2018IG.jpg?itok=EQKdQMYT"><img typeof="foaf:Image" class="image-style-large" src="https://www.albemarleciderworks.com/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/field/image/ChristmasPromotion2018IG.jpg?itok=EQKdQMYT" width="390" height="480" alt="" /></figure></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden view-mode-rss"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>A different reason to celebrate every day!</p><p><strong>Thursday, December 13th -</strong> $2 off gallons of fresh juice ($1 off half-gallons)</p><p><strong>Friday, December 14th -</strong> Free mulling spices with fresh juice purchases</p><p><strong>Saturday, December 15th -</strong> 10% off retail items</p><p><strong>Sunday, December 16th -</strong> Free bottle stopper with a bottle purchase</p><p><strong>Monday, December 17th -</strong> 10% off 3+ bottle purchases</p><p><strong>Tuesday, December 18th -</strong> Free classic tasting with 3+ bottle purchase</p><p><strong>Wednesday, December 19th -</strong> Free gift box with purchase</p><p><strong>Thursday, December 20th -</strong> Free half peck bag of apples with $25+ purchase</p><p><strong>Friday, December 21st -</strong> Premium flight at classic flight price</p><p><strong>Saturday, December 22nd -</strong> $1 off all glasses of hard cider</p><p><strong>Sunday, December 23rd -</strong> Free souvenir glass with flight or tasting</p><p><strong>Monday, December 24th -</strong> Free cup of mulled cider for every visitor</p></div></div></div>Sat, 01 Dec 2018 17:23:35 +0000Alex Nicholls1591 at https://www.albemarleciderworks.comhttps://www.albemarleciderworks.com/12daysofchristmas#commentsJoint adVenture now available through VinoShipperhttps://www.albemarleciderworks.com/blog/joint-adventure-now-available-through-vinoshipper
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden view-mode-rss"><div class="field-items"><figure class="clearfix field-item even" rel="og:image rdfs:seeAlso" resource="https://www.albemarleciderworks.com/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/field/image/joint%20adventure.jpg?itok=5GZ1PXfr"><img typeof="foaf:Image" class="image-style-large" src="https://www.albemarleciderworks.com/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/field/image/joint%20adventure.jpg?itok=5GZ1PXfr" width="360" height="480" alt="" /></figure></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden view-mode-rss"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>You may have seen some posts online about the "joint adVENTURE" cider we did with Big Hill Ciderworks and Distillery Lane Ciderworks. Our version is finally available for purchase <a href="https://www.albemarleciderworks.com/where/buy-online">online</a>!</p><blockquote><p><em>Joint adVenture is the first pressing from three single source Mid-Atlantic orchards, a blend of America’s heritage apples and its cider making history. This handcrafted limited release comes from Pennsylvania’s Big Hill Ciderworks, Maryland’s Distillery Lane Ciderworks and Virginia’s Albemarle Ciderworks, the first of many collaborations from thousands of homegrown trees and hundreds of varieties. It’s a flavorful blend of Winchester, Winecrisp, Yates, Harrison, Vilberie, Harry Master’s Jersey, Roxbury Russet, and Liberty apples, and each cidery is bottling their own style. Albemarle Ciderworks has crafted a still version of this remarkable blend. Join this adVenture -- and come back for many more.</em></p></blockquote><p>Bottles are available for purchase at our tasting room in North Garden, VA.</p><p>Can't make it to our tasting room? We have you covered! We currently ship to most states. Check out our <a href="https://www.albemarleciderworks.com/where/buy-online">online storefront</a> to see the full list of states we can ship to.</p><p><img src="https://www.ciderculture.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Distillery-Lane-Distillery-Lane-0042.jpg" alt="https://www.ciderculture.com/joint-adventure-cider/" title="Via Cider Culture" width="600" height="399" class="caption" /></p><p><a href="https://distillerylaneciderworks.com/">Distillery Lane</a>’s version is <a href="https://vinoshipper.com/wines/distillery_lane_ciderworks/joint_adventure_cider_20,808">available online</a> in 750ml bottles. Using the same juice, DLC is offering a “fruit intense sparkling hard cider” that is “full dry and bottle conditioned.”</p><p><a href="http://www.bighillcider.com/home/">Big Hill</a>’s version is not available outside of Pennsylvania.</p><p>[<a href="https://www.ciderculture.com/joint-adventure-cider/">Cider Culture write-up on joint adVENTURE</a>]</p></div></div></div>Fri, 17 Aug 2018 19:32:43 +0000Anonymous1562 at https://www.albemarleciderworks.comhttps://www.albemarleciderworks.com/blog/joint-adventure-now-available-through-vinoshipper#commentsIs It Peach Season Yet?https://www.albemarleciderworks.com/blog/it-peach-season-yet
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden view-mode-rss"><div class="field-items"><figure class="clearfix field-item even" rel="og:image rdfs:seeAlso" resource="https://www.albemarleciderworks.com/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/field/image/029.JPG?itok=DS-BzbyA"><img typeof="foaf:Image" class="image-style-large" src="https://www.albemarleciderworks.com/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/field/image/029.JPG?itok=DS-BzbyA" width="480" height="320" alt="" /></figure></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden view-mode-rss"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>"Hi, I just stopped by to see if ya'll have any peaches yet?"</p><p>July- the June bugs fill the air in the peach orchard, looking for an opening in to the ripening fruit. Each year the fruit harvest follows a slightly different rhythm; this year the first peaches to come in, a small- to medium-sized semi-cling variety called Candor, were ready about a week earlier than they were last year. Then we got all that lovely cool weather, and it slowed things down again. This week, it's the juice of the clingstone donut peach Flat Wonderful running down our chins, right on track with last year's harvest date for this variety.</p><p>Whether early or late, the seasonality of the peaches and apples goes something like this: smaller, <a href="http://www.clemson.edu/extension/peach/faq/what_is_the_difference_between_a_freestone_and_clingstone_type%20peach.html" target="_blank">clingstone</a> eating peaches ripen first (usually around late June), early cooking apples around the same time, followed by <a href="http://www.clemson.edu/extension/peach/faq/what_is_the_difference_between_a_freestone_and_clingstone_type%20peach.html" target="_blank">freestone</a> eating/processing peaches mid to late July, followed by complexly flavored, multiple purpose apples through late October. The best "keepers," apples that do well in and actually develop even better flavor during winter storage, come in last and may be available from late fall into spring. </p><p>As each year goes by, we are doing our best to keep notes on when each variety reaches its peak harvest window, and we will keep you updated via <a href="https://www.albemarleciderworks.com/contact-info" target="_blank">our newsletter</a> and especially via <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Albemarle-CiderWorks/132600710110733" target="_blank">our facebook page</a>, where you can view the farm market availability for each weekend. But it is a moving target- <a href="https://www.albemarleciderworks.com/contact-info" target="_blank">calling ahead</a> is always a good policy, especially if you have a long drive to get here!</p><p>So the answer is Yes, we do have fresh peaches and apples right now, but what type/variety/flavor are you looking for? If you're not sure, try perusing <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Vintage-Virginia-Apples/374529883831" target="_blank">our weekly availability</a> and <a href="https://www.albemarleciderworks.com/orchard/fruit/peaches" target="_blank">the varietal descriptions on our website</a>. And of course, you can always call or visit for a chat with the experts!</p></div></div></div>Tue, 07 Jul 2015 18:33:37 +0000Jenn Detweiler1231 at https://www.albemarleciderworks.comhttps://www.albemarleciderworks.com/blog/it-peach-season-yet#commentsCider Sips: Fresca Fraisehttps://www.albemarleciderworks.com/blog/cider-sips-fresca-fraise
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden view-mode-rss"><div class="field-items"><figure class="clearfix field-item even" rel="og:image rdfs:seeAlso" resource="https://www.albemarleciderworks.com/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/field/image/Printemps.jpg?itok=-Hq2Z3mF"><img typeof="foaf:Image" class="image-style-large" src="https://www.albemarleciderworks.com/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/field/image/Printemps.jpg?itok=-Hq2Z3mF" width="279" height="480" alt="" /></figure></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden view-mode-rss"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>June: the days are lengthening, the temperatures are creeping into the 80s and 90s, and the strawberries are bursting with flavor and sweetness. Make the most of their ephemeral deliciousness with this fresh and seasonally inspired cider cocktail:</p><p><strong>Fresca Fraise</strong></p><p>Ingredients:</p><p>3 oz Strawberry Basil Syrup (or to taste)<br />1.5 oz Vodka<br />Squeeze of Lemon Juice<br />Top with Red Hill or other dry cider; Arkansas Black and Old Virginia Winesap work well too, with their strawberry undertones.</p><p>How to make the Strawberry Basil Syrup:</p><p>Equal parts sugar and hot water brought to a boil.<br />Simmer with basil for 15 mins (15 large leaves for every cup of syrup, or more to taste)<br />Blend chopped strawberries in a blender (1/2 cup for every cup of syrup)<br />Strain the blended strawberries and add to the syrup (once it has chilled)<br />Optional: add a couple of blueberries or raspberries with the strawberries to darken the color of the syrup.</p></div></div></div>Sat, 06 Jun 2015 16:04:25 +0000Jenn Detweiler1225 at https://www.albemarleciderworks.comhttps://www.albemarleciderworks.com/blog/cider-sips-fresca-fraise#commentsCider Sips: Cider Breezehttps://www.albemarleciderworks.com/blog/cider-sips-cider-breeze
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden view-mode-rss"><div class="field-items"><figure class="clearfix field-item even" rel="og:image rdfs:seeAlso" resource="https://www.albemarleciderworks.com/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/field/image/DSC_6046edit.jpg?itok=iNWzzSAP"><img typeof="foaf:Image" class="image-style-large" src="https://www.albemarleciderworks.com/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/field/image/DSC_6046edit.jpg?itok=iNWzzSAP" width="319" height="480" alt="" /></figure></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden view-mode-rss"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Deep summer in the orchard: early mornings and long days, honey bees drunk on peach nectar, wildflowers in the hedgerows, old wooden crates, their handles worn smooth by decades of rough palms hefting loads of sun-warm fruit .</p><p>This heady mix is a sensory cocktail of summer in the orchard here at Rural Ridge. It also makes for a big thirst at the end of a long day of picking fruit and summer pruning; what better excuse for drinking a cocktail that is essentially summer in a glass?!</p><p>Cocktails are often mixed with ingredients so exotic, they couldn't hope to be local, but with so much great local cider to take advantage of this summer, why not keep your mixers local, too? The elderflower cordial used in this recipe is simple to make at home from the ubiquitous elderberry plant (see recipe at page bottom), but if you didn't get yours made before the blooms turned to berries this year (usually sometime in May here in central VA), you can find it at Brightwood Farm's table at the Charlottesville City Farmers' Market on Saturdays.</p><p><strong>Cider Breeze:</strong></p><p>(based on a recipe from <a href="http://honest-food.net/2012/04/27/elderflower-cordial-recipe/" target="_blank">http://honest-food.net/2012/04/27/elderflower-cordial-recipe/</a>)</p><p>Serves 4</p><p><br />700ml of a locally made, dry to semi-dry sparkling cider (we used Albemarle CiderWorks' Royal Pippin)<br />100ml gin<br />100ml elderflower cordial<br />crushed ice, to serve<br />2 green apples, thinly sliced- use last year's, or look for these as early as late July in Virginia</p><p><br />1. Place cider, gin, and elderflower cordial in a jug and stir to combine.<br />2. Fill 4 glasses with crushed ice, pour cider mixture over, add a tiny splash of lime juice (optional), top with apple slices, and serve.</p><p><strong>To Make Elderflower Cordial:</strong></p><p>(from <a href="http://honest-food.net/2012/04/27/elderflower-cordial-recipe/" target="_blank">http://honest-food.net/2012/04/27/elderflower-cordial-recipe/</a>)</p><p>Makes about 1 quart of syrup.</p><p>Prep Time: 30 minutes</p><p>Cook Time: 15 minutes</p><p>1 quart water<br />4 cups sugar<br />2 Lemons, sliced thinly into rounds<br />1 teaspoon citric acid (available at most homebrew stores)<br />25 elderflower heads, stems removed (about 2 cups flowers)<br />__________</p><p>Snip off the flowers from the stalks into a large bowl or bucket that will hold everything. Try to remove as much of the stems as you can; they are toxic. A few stray bits of stems will not hurt you, but you want to minimize it.</p><p><br />Add the lemon slices to the bowl, then the citric acid.<br />Bring the sugar and water to a boil, stirring occasionally to dissolve. Let the syrup cool enough so that you can stick your finger in it without getting burned. Pour the syrup over the flowers and lemons and stir to combine. Cover the bowl or bucket with a towel and leave it for 2 days.<br />When you are ready, strain it through a fine-meshed sieve lined with cheesecloth or a paper towel into a clean Mason jar. Seal the jar and store in the fridge.</p><p>For more cider cocktails, visit <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/albciderworks/cider-cocktails/" target="_blank">our Pinterest</a> page!</p></div></div></div>Fri, 01 Aug 2014 15:32:39 +0000Jenn Detweiler1065 at https://www.albemarleciderworks.comhttps://www.albemarleciderworks.com/blog/cider-sips-cider-breeze#comments¡Cider de Mayo!https://www.albemarleciderworks.com/blog/%C2%A1cider-de-mayo
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden view-mode-rss"><div class="field-items"><figure class="clearfix field-item even" rel="og:image rdfs:seeAlso" resource="https://www.albemarleciderworks.com/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/field/image/Cider%20Margarita.jpg?itok=UWWq2S7c"><img typeof="foaf:Image" class="image-style-large" src="https://www.albemarleciderworks.com/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/field/image/Cider%20Margarita.jpg?itok=UWWq2S7c" width="319" height="480" alt="" /></figure></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden view-mode-rss"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>Did you know that Cinco de Mayo is actually not Mexican Independence Day?</p><p>According to Wikipedia, "It originated with Mexican-American communities in the American West as a way to commemorate the cause of freedom and democracy during the first years of the American Civil War, and today the date is observed in the United States as a celebration of Mexican heritage and pride." While "virtually ignored" in Mexico, Americans of varying heritage have enjoyed observing it since at least the 1940s, with each region putting its own twist on the holiday.</p><p>It's in this spirit that we offer you another twist on the traditional libation of Cinco de Mayo: Tequila! Yes, tequila and cider do dance well together, and in fact, you can add cider to your basic margarita for a refreshing update on that classic cocktail. See the recipe below!</p><p>"Cideritas":</p><p>2 oz. sour mix (make your own for best results; see instructions below)</p><p>2 oz. tequila (gold tequila adds a nice robust flavor here)</p><p>1/2 oz. orange liqueur, such as Cointreau or Triple Sec</p><p>3-5 oz. sparkling craft cider, to taste</p><p> </p><p>Shake all ingredients except cider in a cocktail shaker with ice. Strain in to a margarita or other glass (rim glass with salt first, if you like). Top up with cider of choice; we used Ragged Mountain, Albemarle CiderWorks' off-dry blend, as the slight sweetness is a nice balance to the acidic sour mix. Garnish with an apple slice and a lime. ¡Viva la libertad! ¡Viva la sidra!</p><p> </p><p>For sour mix:</p><ul><li>Add 1 cup of sugar to 1 cup of hot water; boil to dissolve sugar; let cool before adding to citrus juice</li><li>Squeeze 1 cup of fresh lemon juice and 1/2 cup lime juice; blend together, and blend with the simple syrup</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p></div></div></div>Wed, 30 Apr 2014 17:53:21 +0000Jenn Detweiler1016 at https://www.albemarleciderworks.comhttps://www.albemarleciderworks.com/blog/%C2%A1cider-de-mayo#commentsA Little Bit Bigger and a Whole Lot Betterhttps://www.albemarleciderworks.com/blog/little-bit-bigger-and-whole-lot-better
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden view-mode-rss"><div class="field-items"><figure class="clearfix field-item even" rel="og:image rdfs:seeAlso" resource="https://www.albemarleciderworks.com/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/field/image/The%20Floor%20is%20Poured%21.jpg?itok=6fFc5J-1"><img typeof="foaf:Image" class="image-style-large" src="https://www.albemarleciderworks.com/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/field/image/The%20Floor%20is%20Poured%21.jpg?itok=6fFc5J-1" width="480" height="270" alt="Construction of the tasting room addition has begun" /></figure></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden view-mode-rss"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>There are currently 230 wineries in VA, over 70 breweries, and 8 cideries, so how does anyone ever choose where to spend their precious weekend hours? </p><p>Every weekend, a number of you choose to spend your time at Albemarle CiderWorks, and it's from you that we hear a lot of feedback on what sets us apart enough to make it to your short list. Some of the top reasons we hear over and again include our extra-informative cider tasting, our intimate setting and less-hectic feel, and of course our carefully crafted sparkling cider. As cider has gained ground in recent years, we have seen a definite uptick in the number of visitors to Albemarle CiderWorks, especially in the popular fall season. While we take this increase in business as a heartening sign that we're doing something right, we also want to continue doing right by you, by continuing to offer as much history and tasting notes on our cider as you'd like to hear, to give you a comfortable place to relax and take in the music and other special events we offer, and give you the opportunity to visit with friends and family, both yours and ours. </p><p>To that end, drumroll please... we're growing! As I type this, the construction crew is hard at work framing the roof over the concrete floor slab that was poured yesterday. The extra space is being added directly adjacent to the original tasting room, where the patio and tent were previously located, and the patio will be swung out towards the parking lot and orchard. The addition will feature quite a bit of glass, in a modified conservatory style, most of which will open in fair weather. In foul weather, the built in stone fireplace will keep you warm and toasty.</p><p>If all goes as planned (fingers crossed here), the new addition will be finished and the fireplace will be roaring by early April 2014, just in time for our first annual <a href="https://www.albemarleciderworks.com/news/event/spring-bloom-celebration" target="_blank">Spring Bloom Festival</a>! Keep an eye on our <a href="https://www.albemarleciderworks.com/news/calendar/month" target="_blank">web calendar</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Albemarle-CiderWorks/132600710110733" target="_blank">facebook</a>/<a href="https://twitter.com/AlbCiderWorks" target="_blank">twitter</a> pages for more details on this new event, and others. The expanded space will also allow us to expand our music offerings, and we already have a number of fine local acts signed up to serenade you this year.</p><p>A big thank you to all of our wonderful fans and friends for helping us to make this addition possible, and cheers to a big year in 2014! Come out and see (the new) us, we'd love to see you!</p></div></div></div>Fri, 28 Feb 2014 16:29:59 +0000Jenn Detweiler995 at https://www.albemarleciderworks.comhttps://www.albemarleciderworks.com/blog/little-bit-bigger-and-whole-lot-better#commentsCider Sips: Celebrate Your Constitutional Right!https://www.albemarleciderworks.com/blog/cider-sips-celebrate-your-constitutional-right
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden view-mode-rss"><div class="field-items"><figure class="clearfix field-item even" rel="og:image rdfs:seeAlso" resource="https://www.albemarleciderworks.com/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/field/image/DSC_3245edit.jpg?itok=vYFl_j6m"><img typeof="foaf:Image" class="image-style-large" src="https://www.albemarleciderworks.com/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/field/image/DSC_3245edit.jpg?itok=vYFl_j6m" width="319" height="480" alt="Photo Credit: Anne Shelton" /></figure></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden view-mode-rss"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p> <img src="http://www.repealday.org/img/endofpro.jpg" width="318" height="228" /></p><p>On December 5th, 1933, the 21st Ammendment restored Americans' right to make, purchase and consume alcoholic beverages, after 13 years of doing it on the sly. So today, celebrate your constitutional right to imbibe with a heady cider cocktail: may we suggest the classic "Stone Fence"?</p><p>According to <a href="http://www.cocktailchronicles.com/2005/11/13/stone-fence/" target="_blank">cocktailchronicles.com</a>, the Stone Fence was a staple of the American cocktail canon since the early 1800s, if not earlier. The basic recipe, sized for a pint glass, is 2 oz. of hard liquor over 2 ice cubes (almost anything with an amber color will do; try bourbon, brandy, rum, or whiskey for starters) topped up with your favorite cider (a drier bottle from Albemarle CiderWorks would do well here). As cider was much more prevalent on the drinking scene pre-prohibition, this cocktail would have made a lot of sense; cider ingredients and makers were abundant, while liquor generally required more time, labor, transportation costs, etc., making it a bit more dear, but potent enough to make it worth the effort and expense. The Stone Fence combines the best of both- it's <a href="http://www.repealday.org/" target="_blank">Repeal Day</a> in a glass!</p></div></div></div>Thu, 05 Dec 2013 19:47:36 +0000Jenn Detweiler955 at https://www.albemarleciderworks.comhttps://www.albemarleciderworks.com/blog/cider-sips-celebrate-your-constitutional-right#commentsCider Sips: The Loggerhttps://www.albemarleciderworks.com/blog/cider-sips-logger
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden view-mode-rss"><div class="field-items"><figure class="clearfix field-item even" rel="og:image rdfs:seeAlso" resource="https://www.albemarleciderworks.com/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/field/image/DSC_3282edit.jpg?itok=G7KXJ8Q4"><img typeof="foaf:Image" class="image-style-large" src="https://www.albemarleciderworks.com/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/field/image/DSC_3282edit.jpg?itok=G7KXJ8Q4" width="319" height="480" alt="" /></figure></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden view-mode-rss"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><strong>The weather has turned colder this week, and demands a cocktail that can warm a body up. But how to achieve this effect with chilled cider? Try the Logger! Besides it's suggestion of flannel and cozy nights by the woodstove, this cocktail features a shot of maple syrup that adds a smoky warmth to balance the wintry vodka and cider, and the rosemary hints at the piney aromas enjoyed during a hike through an evergreen forest in late autumn sunshine.</strong><p><strong><em>The Logger:</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>1 shot vodka<br />1 shot pure maple syrup<br />4oz hard cider<br />1 sprig fresh rosemary</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>In a glass of your choosing, pour the cider over crushed ice. We used our off-dry cider blend Ragged Mountain. Add the maple syrup and swirl to mix, then add the vodka and gently swirl again. Crush a sprig of rosemary and submerse it in your drink- or, for even more rosemary goodness, infuse your vodka with rosemary! It's easy- "To infuse, place 4-5 rosemary sprigs in a 750ml bottle of [vodka) and let sit for 6-8 hours" (infusion recipe courtesy of Tito's Handmade Vodka, <a href="http://titosvodka.com/drinks/ontherocks/hippie-harvest/">http://titosvodka.com/drinks/ontherocks/hippie-harvest/</a>). Grab a blanket and enjoy!</em></strong></p><p>For links to this recipe and many other cider cocktail ideas, visit our pinterest page: <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/albciderworks/cider-cocktails/">http://www.pinterest.com/albciderworks/cider-cocktails/</a></p></div></div></div>Fri, 08 Nov 2013 21:22:20 +0000Jenn Detweiler929 at https://www.albemarleciderworks.comhttps://www.albemarleciderworks.com/blog/cider-sips-logger#commentsCider Sips: Honey Badger Cocktailhttps://www.albemarleciderworks.com/blog/cider-sips-honey-badger-cocktail
<div class="field field-name-field-image field-type-image field-label-hidden view-mode-rss"><div class="field-items"><figure class="clearfix field-item even" rel="og:image rdfs:seeAlso" resource="https://www.albemarleciderworks.com/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/field/image/DSC_3216edit.jpg?itok=wvw-8wqk"><img typeof="foaf:Image" class="image-style-large" src="https://www.albemarleciderworks.com/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/field/image/DSC_3216edit.jpg?itok=wvw-8wqk" width="319" height="480" alt="" /></figure></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden view-mode-rss"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even" property="content:encoded"><p>This is (hands down) one of my favorite cider cocktails. I mention it often in the tasting room when asked for cocktail suggestions. Due to the semi-recent popularity of the honey badger from a viral YouTube video, many people often chuckle at the title. This cocktail is balanced enough to be able to use any cider with it but I prefer a dry cider. It calls for honey syrup (to make it easier to mix) but I just use straight honey, mixing it into the gin and lemon before adding the cider. The original recipe called for either cider or mead. Of course, we used cider! </p><p>Ingredients:</p><ul><li>1.5 oz Gin</li><li>1 oz Honey (or Honey Syrup)</li><li>0.75 oz Lemon Juice</li><li>Hard Cider</li></ul><p>Directions:</p><ul><li>Combine the Gin and Lemon Juice in a glass</li><li>Add Honey and mix thoroughly (Or disolve the honey in a bit of water to make Honey Syrup)</li><li>Add Ice</li><li>Top off with Hard Cider</li></ul><p>For more cocktail suggestions, visit our <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/albciderworks/cider-cocktails/" target="_blank">pinterest page</a>.</p></div></div></div>Sat, 26 Oct 2013 03:14:52 +0000Anne Shelton924 at https://www.albemarleciderworks.comhttps://www.albemarleciderworks.com/blog/cider-sips-honey-badger-cocktail#comments